Arc of Onondaga

01/28/2026

Every individual brings their own personality, making each day unique. With patience, care, and passion, staff help create an environment filled with meaningful activities, connections, and possibilities.

01/28/2026

Celebrate 75 years with us! Today is the last day to order! Purchase your celebratory shirt and share your support!

Buy Arc of Onondaga Celebrates 75 years! merchandise that supports Nysarc Inc. Featuring Sport Grey Classic Long Sleeve Tees, professionally printed in the USA.

01/27/2026

The Arc of Onondaga Wellness Committee kicke off our Year of Wellness initiative this past Friday! Thanks to all who helped make our Employee Wellness Resources Fair possible, including Ranger, our resident therapy dog!

01/26/2026

Our day programs and Horizons Clinic* are closed today. Administrative staff is encouraged to work remotely. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

*Social Work appointments are available via telehealth today.

01/23/2026

📣ADVOCACY ALERT📣

Following the release of the FY 2027 Executive Budget, we are calling on legislators to include the following priorities to support people with IDD in their one-house budget bills:

🔸Add an additional 1% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) to supplement the governors 1.7% TII, for a total of 2.7% to ensure funding accounts for the increased cost of living and providing services

🔸The Careforce Affordability Initiative to support affordable housing, childcare and healthcare for direct care staff

🔸Include Part A of the Revenue Article VII bill to enhance the New York Child and Dependent Care Credit

Visit https://arcny.quorum.us/campaign/FY27-NYS-One-House-Budget/ to add your voice today!

01/23/2026

USA Today is tracking airline accessibility in 2026. If you, or someone you know, uses a wheelchair, scooter, or mobility device and have had your device damaged/destroyed during air travel, or if you ran into another accessibility related issue, they want to hear from you. I think these stories will help them spotlight the issues with airline accessibility so hopefully they can improve them for the future.

If you are interested in talking to them, you can fill out the form at the bottom of this article (it’s actually embedded in the article as the last picture):

USA TODAY wants to tell stories that will help make airlines more accessible. We hope you'll share yours with us.

01/23/2026

Check out this wonderful family-friendly opportunity from Central New York Ballet!

01/23/2026

Direct Support Professionals are essential. Their work ensures people have the care, support, and opportunities they need to live fulfilling lives.

01/22/2026

Join Arc of Onondaga and Access CNY on Friday, February 27 as we ask NYS leaders to !

01/22/2026

We are currently pursuing donations for the silent auction and live auction at the 2026 Achievement Awards Gala! These are key components of our event, helping us to raise much needed funds, and this year we have a goal of 75 packages in honor of the agency's 75th anniversary.

Huge thanks to those who have donated so far:

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge
Corning Museum of Glass
Hangar Theatre
Tully's Good Times/CopperTop Tavern
LakeHouse Pub
Colonial Belle
Biscotti Cafe
The Strong Museum
B'Ville Diner

If you would like to contribute, please contact Babette Puzey at (315) 498-1209 or babettepuzey@arcon.org.

01/21/2026

We are excited to announce Art Surge! February break is just a few weeks away and Arc of Onondaga is offering a creative outlet for children ages 8-18 years. If you would like to know more, please contact Sarah at (315) 464-0957.

01/21/2026

Arc of Onondaga continues to grow and evolve, shaping the community in meaningful ways. Volunteers, staff, and the individuals they support all play a role in creating opportunities, embracing differences, and fostering connection.